BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T233000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221847 CREATED:20230928T123859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T145949Z UID:4884-1699113600-1699140600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:BROCKHAM BONFIRE. Torchlight procession\, bonfire & fireworks DESCRIPTION:Subject to there being NO TRAIN STRIKE. in the event of a strike\, it is possible a local fireworks maybe arranged.\nThere will be Donation Buckets (Please be as generous as you can) at the Entrance. Donations and carpark are payable in CASH. They are trialling CASHLESS PAYMENTS on the CATERING STALLS AND PIG AUCTION. \nFurther details from Paul:\nThis is no ordinary bonfire etc. They’ve been building the bonfire since September\, and they even have some kind of ceremony with the cinders on the Sunday which I believe involves Morris Dancing?. ..(it’s called Burning the Sticks) \nWell\, I’m not intending staying overnight there\, but – as I only go to this event about eight-yearly – I do intend to do the whole blooming thing\, starting at 6.30pm with the marching band procession leaving Brockham Green at this time – flaming torches will be given out. The procession goes down south to a hamlet (Stroud Green\, I believe) and then back again a different way to Brockham. The huge bonfire will be lit by one of the torches at 7.45pm\, once the Guy effigy has been placed on top. The Fireworks are at 8.15pm\, and\, as I’m not really into roasting pigs\, I’ll hang around a just a bit and then leave. \nYou don’t actually pay an admission fee as the village is open to all\, but there will be donation buckets for your coins or notes. You can also sponsor a firework! Food is sold at stalls and the pub is open\, but quite frankly I never do any of this owing to the queues\, so you could bring your own sustenance along. \nTo get there and back I shall be walking along what’s known as the Old Coach Road from Dorking to the village\, a walk of around 45 mins. One can get to Brockham by car and use a car park\, or one can go by special bonfire bus from Redhill/Reigate or Dorking. Again\, I never do this\, as I don’t drive\, and I’ve heard that the buses get full\, and it’s nice walking back in the dark with the other crowds. \nSo there’s quite a bit of walking involved\, but if anyone wants to try the car or bus option\, or doesn’t want to do the whole thing (i.e.\, just turn up later for the Bonfire & Fireworks) then that’s fine…I’ll leave my phone on loud – keep ringing and ringing! \nMay I suggest you go to the website for the bonfire: www.brockham.org/brockham-bonfire \n…to see all the details of the above. \nI am going whatever the weather\, and may not even look at the forecast! \nI suggest we meet outside Dorking DEEPDENE RAILWAY STATION to leave here on foot BY 5.00pm. I shall come from Epsom Downs\, so I’ll leave you to arrange your own travel. You could come down from West Croydon to Dorking MAIN station and WALK 5 mins around the corner to DEEPDENE station. I see that there are trains from East Croydon to Dorking DEEPDENE\, changing at Redhill at\, 3.36pm and 4.17pm arriving about 37 mins later (there’s a little pub nearby going north under the bridge). (There are more trains back to Croydon from Dorking MAIN station. Get your map out and observe the two Dorking stations we are talking about\, MAIN and DEEPDENE\, which are about five mins walk from each other. I can pop by to MAIN to pick anyone up who is not sure about finding their way to DEEPDENE. I shall be coming to MAIN by train) \nBRING CASH\, CASH\, CASHY McCASH!!!…and don’t wear your best brand new fleece (a COPSEr had their new fleece singed by an ember from the bonfire some years back!) \nAll the above is not as complicated as it may sound…just read it a few times and go to the bonfire website. Any questions\, contact me (NOT by email on the day itself). \nI recall the last time or so we did this bonfire we had a walk along the North Downs BEFOREHAND. We are not going to be that keen this time! But I might go visit the very newly opened Dorking Museum beforehand and cruise the charity shops of Dorking High Street. If anyone else is interested in doing this too\, then contact me. \n…And if anyone knows about the Cinders ceremony on the Sunday\, I MIGHT be up for this as well\, as I’ve never done this before. (Update: he is doing it! see tomorrow’s entry here) It would mean doing the same walk to Brockham again\, maybe back a different way though. \nI expect I’ve forgotten some crucial detail which will come to me while washing up or brushing my teeth tonight\, so look out for follow-ons from this email during the week. \n  \nPaul Newbold\, 07968 223589. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/brockham-bonfire-torchlight-procession-bonfire-fireworks/ LOCATION:BROCKHAM BONFIRE\, Brockham Green\, Brockham\, Surrey\, RH3 7JS CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221847 CREATED:20231103T104709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T104709Z UID:4971-1699178400-1699203600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Burning the Sticks Walk DESCRIPTION:A late addition to the Programme\, following on from the Brockham Bonfire . . . \nI thought it would be good to go to the Burning the Sticks on Brockham Green\, which takes place around the embers of the Bonfire of the night before (which some of us are going to\, of course). \nBest to come via West Croydon down to Dorking Main Rail Stn. Catch the train from WCroy at 10.29am and change at Sutton. I will meet people at Sutton\, but there’s a possibility I may not be able to get on until the train calls at Epsom. \nIf you want to come via Redhill\, there is engineering work involving a bus replacement for part of the way\, but you could do this route if you want. Let me know and we’ll pass the Deepdene Stn on the way to Brockham. \nWe will walk to Brockham a slightly different way from that we follow on Saturday\, given that it will be light. We may well come back a different way\, via Box Hill\, either around the top or base\, depending on time. \nBurning the Sticks will be at around 1pm around the embers of the Bonfire (which some of us will have been at the night before) with Morris Dancing by Rampant Roosters Morris. The pub will be there too and you can bring your own stuff too. \nAbout 7 miles walk\, possibly with a high ascent in the afternoon! \nPaul N/ 07968 223589 URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/burning-the-sticks-walk/ LOCATION:Dorking CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221847 CREATED:20231103T100655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T100655Z UID:4965-1699693200-1699722000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Trip to Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve DESCRIPTION:Meet at East Croydon Station 0850. \nWe will take the 119 bus to Bromley South Station where we will Catch either 09.53 or 10.23 to Bat and Ball Station . Book return ticket to Sevenoaks £9 full price – 33% Discount with a Rail Card.\nEven cheaper for those with a Freedom pass or 60 + Oyster Card – Book from edge of zone 6 to Sevenoaks\nFrom Bat and Ball Station it’s a 1 mile walk to the reserve . \nThe Reserve was created from a disused gravel pit. Its lakes \, reedbeds\, and woodland make it a good site for birds and other wildlife – \nBring binoculars if you have them . The visitor centre has displays\, toilets and light refreshments (?) ” Picnic tables are available if youchoose to bring a picnic. \nLater we walk back to Sevenoaks Station and a catch either 15.36 * 15.52 \, 16.06 * or 16.22 back to Bromley South. * Change at Orpington \nPossibility of Late Afternoon Meal at the Crown Shirley URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/trip-to-sevenoaks-wildlife-reserve/ LOCATION:Sevenoaks CATEGORIES:Day Event,Outdoor Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221847 CREATED:20230928T124343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T114514Z UID:4887-1699783200-1699808400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Geology Walk. (Croydon Minster to Addington Village + Pub) DESCRIPTION:Andy will take us on an educational stroll – things you never knew about Croydon geology. \nThe Croydon Geology Walk will start from Croydon Minster Parish Church near Reeves Corner at 11 am on Sunday 12th November. \nThe walk starts in Croydon town centre\, crosses parkland\, goes through woods and up a steep wooded hill and down a gentle gradient along roads and to Addington Park. \nDistance about 4 miles or 6.2km. \nWe should get to The Harvesters Cricketers pub in Addington between 1.30 and 2 dependent on dawdling and field conditions. \nThe pub serves food. I’ve never eaten there but I guess its standard “old favorites” Harvesters fare. \nThe Addington Village Interchange for buses and trams is across the way. \nCheers! \nAndy URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/geology-walk-croydon-minster-to-addington-village-pub/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T223000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221847 CREATED:20230928T125535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T130242Z UID:4890-1700163000-1700173800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Meal at Saigon Bleu. (BOOKING FULL) DESCRIPTION:We have a COPSE table for twelve people (and I am told we can be seated in a more sociable grouping than just a straight line) so do please let me know if you would like to go on the dining list. \n7.30pm\, Thursday\, 16th November. \nSaigon Bleu Vietnamese Restaurant\n63 South End\,\nCroydon\,\nCR0 1BU URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/meal-at-saigon-bleu-booking-full/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231119 DTSTAMP:20260501T221847 CREATED:20230928T125801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T152221Z UID:4892-1700265600-1700351999@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Day out in CAMBRIDGE inc a guided tour - Postponed DESCRIPTION:This event has had to be postponed to a later date as it’s emerged that trains to Cambridge will not be running in November.\nWe’ll try to reschedule for a later date\, and to schedule something else for this date. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/day-out-in-cambridge-inc-a-guided-tour/ CATEGORIES:Day Event,Outdoor Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231119T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221847 CREATED:20231116T144157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T144513Z UID:5011-1700395200-1700413200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Visit to Thai Buddhist temple in Wimbledon for Loy Krathong festival DESCRIPTION:A late addition to the Programme after the postponement of Saturday’s Cambridge trip.\nI will be visiting the Thai Buddhist temple in Wimbledon this coming Sunday when the festival of Loy Krathong will be celebrated. \n \nIf you are interested in joining me you can do so at 12:30 at the front of East Croydon station from where we will catch the tram to Wimbledon. At 1.15 we will set off from there on a 25 minute walk to the temple. If you want to meet us in Wimbledon\, we will be outside the entrance which is opposite a Pret A Manger and a Starbucks. The weather forecast for Sunday is that it will be mostly dry though there is a chance of a light shower in the afternoon. \nYou can also make your own way to the temple which is located at 14 Calonne Rd\, London SW19 5HJ. \nMy mobile number is 0785 372 6853 if you need to contact me on the day. \nAll the best\, \nGreg \nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loy_Krathong \n  URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visit-to-thai-buddhist-temple-in-wimbledon-for-loy-krathong-festival/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T220000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221847 CREATED:20230928T131656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T180617Z UID:4900-1700676000-1700690400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Kew Gardens Christmas Winter Light Show DESCRIPTION:As part of their Christmas celebrations\, Kew Gardens are running their annual spectacular Winter Lights trail through the gardens from 15 November 2023 to 7 January 2024. I am intending to go on Wednesday 22 November arriving for the 6pm time slot. Anyone who would like to join me would be very welcome. I went to this trail last year and can thoroughly recommend it. \nYou will need to buy your own ticket. If the 6pm time slot is sold out you could try and book for the 6.20 slot. The cost is £22.50 (off peak charge) Plus £2.50 transaction fee. You can protect your ticket against illness or accident for £1.65. It also protects against transport disruption\, not known about at the time of booking. To buy tickets go to https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/christmas. There you will find all the information you need. You should note that there are no refunds for bad weather unless the event is cancelled because of safety concerns. \n If you are joining me make sure you pick the 6pm time slot (if it’s still available) and if\, like me\, you are coming by public transport also pick the Elizabeth Gate as your entry point. If coming by car you can reserve a space when you purchase your ticket in Kew’s Ferry Lane Car Park. There are also spaces at the National Archives Car Park. Your entry point would be the Brentford Gate. For those who haven’t been there\, Kew Gardens is easy to reach by train from East Croydon via Clapham Junction to Kew Bridge Station\, from where it’s an 8-10 minute walk to the gardens. \nThe trail is approximately 3 km and takes up to 2 hours to walk through. Once you are inside the gardens you can spend as long as you like\, although there is a one way system.There are stalls along the way selling food and hot drinks. The cafe by the Victoria Gate will also be open. The trail is described on the website as follows \nIt’s a botanical world brimming with seasonal cheer as twinkling lights and seasonal sounds fill the air. \nDiscover glittering tunnels of light\, dancing lakeside reflections and trees drenched in jewel-like colour. \nFor a moment of reflection\, pause at mesmerising flickering flames in the fire garden\, wander beneath larger-than-life illuminations and don’t forget to glimpse Father Christmas along the way. \nPlease let me know if you would like to join me – It’s best that you buy your ticket(s) as soon as possible since this event is very popular. Depending on the interest I will send out details later of meeting times at either East Croydon or the Elizabeth Gate. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/kew-gardens-christnmas-winter-light-show/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231125T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T221847 CREATED:20230928T130812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T153405Z UID:4898-1700899200-1700931600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Tour of Chislehurst Caves and Optional Stroll DESCRIPTION:A 50-minute tour of the Caves\, starting at 12.00\n\n\nFollowed (optionally) by a 3.5 mile stroll to Hawkwood Estate\n\n\nWe may fit in a pub stop\n\n\n1 Book your ticket – a bargain for the under 3s!\nPlaces appear to be limited to 40\, so it’s best to book your ticket beforehand to ensure you get in. You can do this in one of at least three ways: \nOnline: https://chislehurst-caves.co.uk/product/saturday-25th-november/ \nPhone: 020 8467 3264 \nEmail: enquiries@chislehurstcaves.co.uk \nPrices are: \nAdult (16-59) £8 \nSenior (60+) £6 \nChild (3-15) £6 \nUnder 3 £0.01 \n2 Travel there\nHere’s my route: \n10.20 Gather at East Croydon Station \n10.37 from Platform 4 to London Bridge \n11.01 from London Bridge Platform 1 to Chislehurst (in Zone 5)\, arriving 11.25 \nthen a short walk to the Caves \nNo doubt other routes are available\, and there is car parking if you want to go that way. \n3 Optional stroll of 3.5 miles around the Hawkwood Estate\nSome paths may be muddy\, but otherwise an easy walk. \n4 Pub Stop\n(possibly) \n5 Return by same route\n  \nKen \n07921 258876 URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/tour-of-chislehurst-caves-possible-other-activity-in-addition/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR